USB cord cleat

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a vehicle component which may include an electronic port. The electronic port may be constructed and arranged to provide power to an electronic device. Additionally, a cleat may be disposed around the electronic port. The cleat may be constructed and arranged to hold a cord of the electronic device.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A product consisting of:
 an electronic port constructed and arranged to provide power to an electronic device; 
 a cleat disposed around and integrally formed with the electronic port in a vehicle, the electronic port centrally disposed within the cleat, wherein the cleat is constructed and arranged to hold a cord of the electronic device, the cleat consisting of a first portion, a first wing, and a second wing, the first wing extending outwardly from the first portion and the second wing extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first wing; and 
 a clip constructed and arranged to securely hold the cord to the cleat. 
 
     
     
       2. The vehicle component of  claim 1 , wherein the cleat is rectangular. 
     
     
       3. The vehicle component of  claim 1 , wherein the cleat is disposed inside of a center console. 
     
     
       4. The vehicle component of  claim 3 , wherein the cleat is integral with the center console. 
     
     
       5. The vehicle component of  claim 1 , wherein the cleat is comprised of a plastic polymer material. 
     
     
       6. A component consisting of:
 an electronic port constructed and arranged to provide power to an electronic device; 
 a rectangular cleat disposed around and integrally formed with the electronic port in a vehicle, the electronic port centrally disposed within the cleat, consisting of a first portion surrounding at least a portion of the electronic port, the first portion being coupled to a central console and a second portion disposed away from the central console and which is constructed and arranged to hold a cord of the electronic device, the second portion consisting of a first wing and a second wing, the first wing extending outwardly from the first portion and the second wing extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first wing and wherein the cleat further includes a clip constructed and arranged to securely hold the cord wherein the cleat is integral with the center console. 
 
     
     
       7. The vehicle component of  claim 6 , wherein the cleat is disposed inside of the center console. 
     
     
       8. The vehicle component of  claim 6 , wherein the cleat is comprised of a plastic polymer material. 
     
     
       9. A method consisting of the steps of:
 providing an electronic port constructed and arranged to provide power to an electronic device, the electronic port centrally disposed within and integrally formed with a cleat consisting of a first portion, a first wing, and a second wing, the first wing extending outwardly from the first portion and the second wing extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first wing, the cleat being disposed inside of a center console of a vehicle; 
 plugging the electronic device into the electronic port using a cord; 
 wrapping the cord around the cleat which is integrally formed with the electronic port; and 
 securing the cord around the cleat using a clip. 
 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 9 , wherein the cleat is integral with the center console.